Printed lanyards are typically made of polyester, nylon, or cotton and are of a flat braid tubing. This style of lanyard provides ample flat surface area for the placement of names, logos, slogans, or symbols. There are thousands of businesses that specialize in the production and printing of lanyards. Printing techniques vary from a hot stamp (basic quality) and silk screen (medium quality) to a more costly dye sublimation process that results in a premium quality print. Printed lanyards are also available in a wide variety of patterns including leopard print and cow print. The standard width of printed lanyards is 3/8